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Author:  Heartagram [ Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
Hey Guys,

Orange Vitara is gone and now have a 2001 Grand Vitara. Im having some problems getting some decent tyres in a 16" rim.Car currently has crap 235/60/16 H/T Tyres. Has anyone fitted 15" rims to a Grand Vitara and if so can you please advise the specs? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks Lisa
Author:  fordem [ Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
It may be an idea to specify which engine you have in that Grand Vitara - depending on which country you are in, a 2001 Grand Vitara could have a 1.6, 2.0 or 2.5 litre engine.

As far as I'm aware, most 15" rims won't clear the the front disks on the 2.0 & 2.5, they may clear the smaller disks on the 1.6 - although if you choose rims with a large enough offset or use spacers, you might get away with it.
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
On a 5 door...Normally no. but some rims can be made to fit if you grind a bit of the caliper....not a good idea......

Dont know about early 3 doors.
Author:  vitzookman [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
Shit load of tires available :helloo:
Author:  Ben_Sierra [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:16 am ]
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What size tyres are you looking for? I'm sure you could track something down :)
Author:  Ben_Sierra [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:25 am ]
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For example, BFG KM2s are available in all the following sizes:

225/75R16
235/70R16
235/85R16
245/75R16
255/70R16
265/75R16
285/75R16
305/70R16
315/75R16

Take your pick!
Author:  Heartagram [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
Thanks for the comments everyone. Its a V6 model. I went to the local tyre store and they only had 2 options - cheapest possible A/T and Goodyear Terra Tracs. Im looking for 225/75R16 or 235/70R16. I called another 3 tyre places this morning and they said I could only get H/T in my sizes.
Author:  Chop [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
Depends on what money your willing to spend, as to what options.
Author:  Ben_Sierra [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
You need to find a better tyre shop!

As I said, there are a number of options in KM2, same with BFG AT, and 4 or 5 each for Wrangler MT-R, Maxxis Bighorn, and Kuhmo KL71.

I found most of these on the Bob Jane's website...
Author:  steak_knife [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
15's don't fit.....
Author:  Chop [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
Thats right, i put the goodyear duratracs on mine in a 225/75r16.I had to do a little bit of trim amd massaging to get them to clear at the front. even with some spring lift and spacers.
Author:  truongski [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:04 am ]
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What part of Brisbane are you from? If you're on the southside, go see Ryan at Tyreworks Slacks Creek. He'll sort you out.

All the big players should have 225/75R16.
Author:  steak_knife [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:23 am ]
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Chop wrote:
Thats right, i put the goodyear duratracs on mine in a 225/75r16.I had to do a little bit of trim amd massaging to get them to clear at the front. even with some spring lift and spacers.


I put 235/70r16's on mine before lift, drove to Isa & by the time I got there the guard's were trimmed... :D
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
Chop wrote:
Thats right, i put the goodyear duratracs on mine in a 225/75r16.I had to do a little bit of trim amd massaging to get them to clear at the front. even with some spring lift and spacers.


I run the same size in a maxxis mudder and i had no problems with them fitting. But i do have an alloy bar.

Im gonna be running 245/75R16s when the arrive. :helloo:
Author:  Chop [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:00 am ]
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Yeah they hit the splash guard up front, and just touched the firewall side on turning.
Author:  bazook [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:25 pm ]
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splash guards they have them :lol: hahah mines a steaky custom at the moment all splash guards are gone im running 235x75 with ease and mines running about 3 and a bit lift
on full lock i rub the chassis a little bit but not much to worry me
Author:  steak_knife [ Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grand Vitara - Can 15" rims be fitted?
bazook wrote:
splash guards they have them :lol: hahah mines a steaky custom at the moment all splash guards are gone im running 235x75 with ease and mines running about 3 and a bit lift
on full lock i rub the chassis a little bit but not much to worry me


:P I turned em into smoke & melted plastic!!! :P
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